Film festivals shape early Oscar race as TIFF and NYFF conclude

The autumn film festival circuit, including the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and the New York Film Festival (NYFF), is shaping the upcoming awards season. At TIFF, 'La Bola Negra' has emerged as a major contender, winning the People’s Choice Award and gaining significant momentum for Best Picture. Other notable films gaining traction include the Elizabeth Holmes documentary 'You Can See Everything' by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, and Amazon MGM’s 'I Play Rocky'.

As the focus shifts to the New York Film Festival, several high-profile titles are expected to dominate the conversation. The NYFF slate includes 'Godzilla Minus Zero' and Tony Gilroy’s 'Behemoth!', alongside continued interest in 'You Can See Everything'.

In the acting categories, Robert Pattinson is receiving attention for his performance in 'Primetime', while John Malkovich is noted as a front-runner in the Best Actor race following recent festival screenings. The season continues to highlight a mix of critical darlings and potential crowd-pleasers that could define the upcoming Oscars.